On Fridays, we will be studying visual sports media via webcasts, short films, and documentaries. Each separate session will include a question sheet that should be completed by the end of the period. These must be fully completed by the time you leave the class for credit. Missed questions will account for a grade of zero (0).
Outside The Lines/E:60 Broadcast Segments A Father's Love - The story of PGA golfer Ernie Els and his son, Ben, who lives with Autism.
Wes Leonard passes, Fennville rebounds - A touching look into the life of Wes Leonard, a high school basketball player who collapsed on the court after making the game winning shot.
Danger on the Ice - A look at how youth hockey faces the dangerous nature of the extremely physical sport.
Natalie Randolph: Head Football Coach - ESPN follows Natalie Randolph, a teacher and head coach of a high school football team.
My Wish: Raiders Forever - Jailen Cooper and his Make-a-Wish Foundation story.
Jessica Watson Attempts Record - An Australian teenager wishes to become the youngest sailor to sail around the world.
Kermit's Song - Former NFL player Kermit Alexander and his touching story of healing after tragedy.
EA Sports Lawsuit - Some argue that college players depicted in video games should receive payment from sales.
Uncertain Times in Iowa -School districts in Iowa are facing the elimination of all athletics.
PE Left Behind - America's struggle with obesity and the connection to the elimination of physical education classes.
The World's most dangerous sport - bull riding.
Brotherly Bond – Conner and Cayden long are brothers who compete in triathlons together.
Speed Cubing – A look into a Rubik’s cube contest.
Dangerous Energy – A look into the use of energy drinks and their impact on the health of athletes who use them.
Outside The Lines/E:60 Broadcast Segments
A Father's Love - The story of PGA golfer Ernie Els and his son, Ben, who lives with Autism.
Wes Leonard passes, Fennville rebounds - A touching look into the life of Wes Leonard, a high school basketball player who collapsed on the court after making the game winning shot.
Danger on the Ice - A look at how youth hockey faces the dangerous nature of the extremely physical sport.
Natalie Randolph: Head Football Coach - ESPN follows Natalie Randolph, a teacher and head coach of a high school football team.
My Wish: Raiders Forever - Jailen Cooper and his Make-a-Wish Foundation story.
Jessica Watson Attempts Record - An Australian teenager wishes to become the youngest sailor to sail around the world.
Kermit's Song - Former NFL player Kermit Alexander and his touching story of healing after tragedy.
EA Sports Lawsuit - Some argue that college players depicted in video games should receive payment from sales.
Uncertain Times in Iowa -School districts in Iowa are facing the elimination of all athletics.
PE Left Behind - America's struggle with obesity and the connection to the elimination of physical education classes.
The World's most dangerous sport - bull riding.
Brotherly Bond – Conner and Cayden long are brothers who compete in triathlons together.
Speed Cubing – A look into a Rubik’s cube contest.
Dangerous Energy – A look into the use of energy drinks and their impact on the health of athletes who use them.
LINK TO VIDEO:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5730779
Philly Stakes – A story about the sport of Polo and its impact on inner-city Philadelphia.
Aaron Rodgers – An in-depth interview with Aaron Rodgers about football and life.
LINK TO VIDEO:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:7155671
Ray Rice – An in-depth interview with Ray Rice about football and life.
Parkour - A look at the sport of extreme freestyle walking.
Joe Madden - A Look at how prejudice and controversy has altered the landscape of Hazelton, Pennsylvania, the hometown of MLB manager Joe Madden.